Is there going to be a new BenQ projector to replace the LK970 and LK990?

[cameron paterson]

Is BenQ going to make a new projector to replace the LK970 and LK990? I know there is an LU9800 but it doesn't have the resolution that the LK970 or LK990 has. Do the LK970 and LK990 outperform the LU9800 for movies and gaming? Does BenQ have another laser projector comparable to the LK970 and the LK990? Thanks for your time guys!

 

[everettT]

Is BenQ going to make a new projector to replace the LK970 and LK990? I know there is an LU9800 but it doesn't have the resolution that the LK970 or LK990 has. Do the LK970 and LK990 outperform the LU9800 for movies and gaming? Does BenQ have another laser projector comparable to the LK970 and the LK990? Thanks for your time guys!

Projector Central would be your best bet for these questions, quicker, IMHO.

 

[BMXTRIX]

BenQ, as is often the case, doesn't publish much information on upcoming models. This is typical for many manufacturers until a product has a set release date. I would expect that BenQ will have a production 4K model at some point, but how soon that would be is an unknown.

There are a lot of manufacturers who are making bright DLP models which are alternatives to the BenQ models.
https://www.projectorcentral.com/projectors.cfm?g=2&r=1017&br=6000&br=10000&ltg=101&dt=3.0.0&exp2=1&vls=1&oop=3#list

Digital Projection, Barco, and Panasonic are going to hit more towards the high end, while LG and Optoma also have options which slot into the same space as those BenQ models. This model, specifically, is one that I would very seriously consider as a drop in replacement option:

Panasonic PT-FRQ60WU7 DLP Projector

Panasonic PT-FRQ60WU7 projector specs, projector reviews and current street prices.

www.projectorcentral.com

 

[cameron paterson]

The Panasonic is a 1920x1080 resolution though right?

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

The Panasonic is a 1920x1080 resolution though right?

What about the Epson LS12000 Laser 4K 2700-Lumen?

 

[BMXTRIX]

The Panasonic is a 1920x1080 resolution though right?

Just like the BenQ and all 4K DLP projectors, it uses pixel shifting for 4K resolution. So, no, it's just as 4K as any BenQ or other DLP model.

 

[BMXTRIX]

What about the Epson LS12000 Laser 4K 2700-Lumen?

I assume this isn't for home theater use, but business use or a very large screen beyond the ability of the Epson. I'm not actually sure what the specifics are for use, but was putting out a comparable model which would appear quite similar.

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

I assume this isn't for home theater use, but business use or a very large screen beyond the ability of the Epson. I'm not actually sure what the specifics are for use, but was putting out a comparable model which would appear quite similar.

Oh the BenQ 990 is a 6000-lumen. In that case, I would look at the Epson EB-PU1006 6000-Lumen 4K Laser or EB-PU1007 7000-Lumen or EB-PU1008 8000-Lumen.

 

[yamashita]

Is BenQ going to make a new projector to replace the LK970 and LK990? I know there is an LU9800 but it doesn't have the resolution that the LK970 or LK990 has. Do the LK970 and LK990 outperform the LU9800 for movies and gaming? Does BenQ have another laser projector comparable to the LK970 and the LK990? Thanks for your time guys!

The resolution and brightness of the projector will affect its picture quality, and using a good screen can also help some picture quality.
My room has a large picture window that turns white when projected during the day, and my wife kept complaining that I should not replace the TV with a projector until I bought a vividstorm s pro UST alr screen.
The color contrast of the picture is also better than the previous white screen when watching movies during the day.
I hope you find this information helpful.